Casualty Paralegal – Local Government Claims

Weightmans; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Weightmans is recruiting a Paralegal for the Local Government Team in Leeds. You will support fee earners with case management, legal research, witness statement drafting, and client reporting, while attending meetings and court hearings to provide cover.

The role requires experience in EL/PL casualty work and strong drafting, communication and organisational skills. The position offers a varied caseload across PL/EL, highways, social care and data protection matters, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Current experience of assisting with EL/PL casualty claims is essential
• Knowledge of PL, EL, Highways, Social Care
• Experience of handling own casualty caseload
• Good drafting skills
• Good influencing skills
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Good IT skills
• Good written and communication skills
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Good attention to detail and concentration
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Knowledge of CPR procedure with proven technical ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general case management, legal research and drafting of witness statements and reports to clients and preparation for court hearings.
• Attend client meetings and court hearings to support fee earners.
• Assist with instruction of Counsel and experts and respond to correspondence and telephone enquiries (with or without supervision).
• Review records and support the team’s business development activities.

Skills

EL/PL casualty claims experience

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal and teamwork

IT skills

Job description

Weightmans is recruiting a Paralegal for the Local Government Team in Leeds. You will support fee earners with case management, legal research, witness statement drafting, and client reporting, while attending meetings and court hearings to provide cover.

The role requires experience in EL/PL casualty work and strong drafting, communication and organisational skills. The position offers a varied caseload across PL/EL, highways, social care and data protection matters, with opportunities to